How to cut a pineapple
Skill level
Easy
Equipment you will need for this technique
Chopping board
Serrated knife
Small sharp knife (optional)
Learn how to cut a pineapple with this simple technique video.
Slice off the top and bottom of the pineapple. Put the pineapple cut side down on the board so it’s stable, and slice away the skin from top to bottom.
You can leave it like this, or cut out the little brown spiky ‘eyes’ by following the diagonal lines with a sharp knife all the way around the pineapple.
Cut the peeled pineapple in half down the middle, and then in half again to make quarters.
Take one quarter and slice off the woody core which runs through the centre of the pineapple. You will be able to see where this is as the fibres of the fleshy pineapple run diagonally out from the tougher core.
Once the core is removed, put the quarter cut side down on the board and slice into pieces as thick or thin as you like. Repeat this core removal and slicing process with the remaining 3 quarters, and serve.
